--- title: 'Term 1 2024 - 15 March 2024' url: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2024/term-1-2024-15-march-2024' markdown: 'https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/newsletters/2024/term-1-2024-15-march-2024.md' date: '2024-03-01' description: '15 March 2024 Kia ora e te whānau; School buses continue to be a hot topic and we know that many of you are concerned with the current school bus services. This is understandably stressful for our GBHS families. Adding to the frustrations are the additional delays for buses with the Scenic Drive cl…' --- # Term 1 2024 - 15 March 2024 Pūrongo Rongo Newsletter (15 March 2024) ![logo comp](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/user/pages/newsletters/2024/term-1-2024-15-march-2024/House%20Logo%20Competiton2x.jpg "logo comp") #### 15 March 2024 Kia ora e te whānau; School buses continue to be a hot topic and we know that many of you are concerned with the current school bus services. This is understandably stressful for our GBHS families. Adding to the frustrations are the additional delays for buses with the Scenic Drive closure and the cancellation of public bus routes with little or no notice. We sent a notice to parent/caregivers earlier this week (Wednesday 13 March, 2024) via SchoolBridge App, and email regarding: Overcrowding on school buses, Scenic Drive closed for slip repair, and Changes to Bus Schedule - and have included a copy of this information in this week's newsletter, in case you missed it. Communication is important to us, if you have recently changed your contact details, please phone the school office on 817-8173 ext 201 so that we can update our student records. Thank you for your support. ![jacob spirit](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/9/7/f/a/8/97fa8d49a6ad7d03996faf8b28be577866d00987-jacob-spirit-of-adventure.jpg "jacob spirit") Spirit of Adventure Jacob Kite (Year 12) is about to set sail on a 10-day Spirit of Adventure voyage, from Auckland to the Bay of Islands. Encouraged by his whanau, Jacob applied for the SOA Scholarship, together with a letter of endorsement by form teacher, whaea Tia McIver, and was pleased to hear he was successful in his application. A keen sailor, with years of experience in the Sea Scouts, Jacob is looking forward to meeting new people, boosting his confidence and unlocking leadership potential, while aboard the… 15th March 2024 at 10:00am [Spirit of Adventure Jacob Kite (Year 12) is about to set sail on a 10-day Spiri…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/spirit-of-adventure) ![SLS](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/5/1/6/5/8/51658f01555028d787817296289ed21cdb0dfa5b-sls.jpg "SLS") Surf Life Saving From Piha to California! With a recent change in our weather, summer… 15th March 2024 at 10:15am [Surf Life Saving From Piha to California! With a recent change in our weather,…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/surf-life-saving) ![spookers](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/4/3/5/5/9/43559ae7ffd97eda2e7e26e73d7d0c96c10e621d-spookers.jpg "spookers") Thrills of Learning Not for the faint-hearted! Level 2 Business Studies, and level 2… 15th March 2024 at 9:10am [Thrills of Learning Not for the faint-hearted! Level 2 Business Studies, and le…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/thrills-of-learning) ![photography angles](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/d/9/9/f/3d99f8ba9bce5df1bb010fca0843ed1a8dd9310d-photography-angles.jpg "photography angles") Art, Design, Photography In the Eye of the Beholder Level 1 Art, Design, Photography students… 15th March 2024 at 9:15am [Art, Design, Photography In the Eye of the Beholder Level 1 Art, Design, Photog…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/art-design-painting) ![LOGO COMP](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/8/b/6/2/6/8b6267a3fa4796e5835d5786f9182ee428eabdfc-house-logo-comp.jpg "LOGO COMP") House LOGO Competition The last day to submit designs is Friday 22nd March. The winning… 14th March 2024 at 11:40am [House LOGO Competition The last day to submit designs is Friday 22nd March. The…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/house-logo-competition) ![attitude assemblies](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/3/a/9/1/6/3a916d38d4a5f10470b3f0686f828b20f777ab90-byod2023.jpg "attitude assemblies") Attitude Presentations A series of ATTITUDE assembles are now underway, as part of our school… 14th March 2024 at 12:24pm [Attitude Presentations A series of ATTITUDE assembles are now underway, as part…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/attitude-presentations) ![d1nz](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/2/e/1/d/c2e1d326eac77dba91d7c56ef0e93a1597db1c75-isaac-aldridge-drift-car.jpg "d1nz") D1NZ Expensive Hobby! The wet weather certainly didn't dampen the enthusiasm… 13th March 2024 at 2:30pm [D1NZ Expensive Hobby! The wet weather certainly didn't dampen the enthusiasm… 1…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/d1nz) ![relay for life banner](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/f/1/3/2/0/f1320a665c77a246fce4c28fd1bba4f4d7a54ac8-relay-banner.jpg "relay for life banner") Baton Up! GBHS Relay For Life team... Green Bay High School is getting behind… 14th March 2024 at 2:30pm [Baton Up! GBHS Relay For Life team... Green Bay High School is getting behind……](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/baton-up) ![blood donation](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/d/2/3/2/9/d232984042f90957f6a7289d8fedeae5670acf19-blood-donation2x.jpg "blood donation") Saving Lives Green Bay High School students are (literally) saving lives! As part… 11th March 2024 at 2:30pm [Saving Lives Green Bay High School students are (literally) saving lives! As pa…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/saving-lives) ![student leadership](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/0/7/3/0/b07309b79e9c58ef98645e824f26e80bb774b67c-student-leadership.jpg "student leadership") PST Conferences TERM 1 2024 Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences… 8th March 2024 at 11:24am [PST Conferences TERM 1 2024 Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences Parent, Stud…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/pst-conferences-term-1-2024) ![photolife orders](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/b/1/b/2/b/b1b2b42036a1dce37fe4c7186b6a3f2ba3c0f6f9-photolife-orders.jpg "photolife orders") PHOTO ORDERS Photo Portrait Packages available for purchase - Photolife Studios… 7th March 2024 at 1:50pm [PHOTO ORDERS Photo Portrait Packages available for purchase - Photolife Studios…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/photo-orders) ![vision west](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/c/f/e/3/6/cfe361f8356392a529123caf347c2e49c53194d4-vision-west-veges.jpg "vision west") Vision West Fruit & Vegie Pop-Up: Every Friday, 12pm – 2pm Visionwest’s Fruit… 15th March 2024 at 9:15am [Vision West Fruit & Vegie Pop-Up: Every Friday, 12pm – 2pm Visionwest’s Fruit……](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/vision-west) ![bus safety](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/0/3/f/5/5/03f558ec65b1c3057b8e11d8e85435c9149e3de6-bus-safety.jpg "bus safety") Road Closure/Bus Changes Reminder: Kia ora e te whānau; We know that many of you are concerned… 13th March 2024 at 3:40pm [Road Closure/Bus Changes Reminder: Kia ora e te whānau; We know that many of yo…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/road-closure-bus-changes) ![business studies](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/images/a/8/c/4/0/a8c409ba59eedbfe5404dd7eaaf6d7d77d7d7f1d-business-studies.jpg "business studies") School Calendar & Events Calendar Events and Key Dates Please click HERE for our school calendar… 12th February 2024 at 9:36am [School Calendar & Events Calendar Events and Key Dates Please click HERE for ou…](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/news/term-1-2024/school-calendar-and-events) Navigate - [ Home ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/) - [ About Us ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us) - [ Enrolment ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/enrolment) - [ Learning ](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/learning-areas) Contact Contact us: [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us)Green Bay High School 143 - 161 Godley Road, Green Bay Auckland 0643 New Zealand PO BOX 80002 | | | |---|---| | Tel | [+64 9 817 8173](tel:+6498178173) | | Absences | [Ext. 234 or press ‘1’ (one)](tel:+6498178173,234) | | Email | | | CONTACT US | [https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact\_us](https://greenbayhigh.school.kiwi/contact_us) | For contact details of individual staff, including Year level deans, please navigate to our [staff directory](https://greenbayhigh.school.nz/about-us/staff) Kōtuitui Community Green Bay High School is proudly part of the Kōtuitui community of learning, a learning network of 12 West Auckland schools. 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